We’re here to help you find the Worcester trash pickup schedule for 2024 including bulk pickup, recycling, holidays, and maps.
The City of Worcester is in Massachusetts with Leominster and Fitchburg to the north, Providence to the south, Framingham to the east, Chicopee and Springfield to the west.
If there’s a change to your normal trash collection schedule then there’s a good chance your street sweeping schedule has changed too so make sure to check for updates.
Worcester Trash Collection Calendar 2024
For normal trash collections schedules, visit: https://www.worcesterma.gov/trash-recycling/schedule
Trash Pick Up Holidays
Here you can see the city-observed trash pickup holidays.
- New Year’s Day
- Memorial Day
- Juneteenth
- Independence Day
- Labor Day
- Thanksgiving Day
- Christmas Day
Due to disposal facility closures, trash and recycling may not be picked up on the above holidays. During a holiday week (Monday through Saturday) your trash and recycling may be collected up to one full day earlier or later than your regular service day.
Worcester Trash Collection Map
Bulk Waste Pickup Calendar 2024
To find your bulk item pickup schedule visit: https://www.worcesterma.gov/trash-recycling/residential-drop-off-center/bulk-waste-disposal
Acceptable Items for Bulk Pickup
- Household appliances such as microwaves, cookers, washing machines, fridges and freezers
- Electrical appliances such as TVs and PCs
- Beds and mattresses
- Bags of garden waste
- Rolls of carpet
Unacceptable Items for Bulk Pickup
- Commercial fridges or freezers
- Hazardous items
- Chemicals
- Clinical waste
- Car batteries
- Tires
- Glass bottles
- Ammunition
- Batteries
Have bulky items the city won’t pick up? You need a junk removal service.
If you have large items that the city won’t take from you, you may need to hire a junk removal service.
Junk removal services are not be as picky about the items they’re collecting so if the city won’t take the item, this may be your best bet. There’s usually a fee involved with junk removal but most companies can tell you ahead of time approximately what it’s going to cost.
There are a number of junk removal services in Worcester and I’m sure many of them will be able to help you out.
Recycling Collection Calendar 2024
Here’s the link to the recycling collection calendar: https://www.worcesterma.gov/trash-recycling/recycling
Frequently Asked Questions
When is bulk pickup in Worcester?
To find your bulky item pickup in your area visit: https://www.worcesterma.gov/trash-recycling/residential-drop-off-center/bulk-waste-disposal
What day is trash pickup?
To find trash pickup on your street visit: https://www.worcesterma.gov/trash-recycling/schedule
What time does trash collection start?
Trash collection starts at 6 a.m. Make sure to have your bins on the curb by then.
How can I contact the Worcester Public Works Department?
Department of Public Works
20 East Worcester Street
Worcester, MA 01604
Phone: 508-929-1300
Fax: 508-799-1448
Email Us
Office Hours:
Monday – Friday
9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Is Worcester trash pickup delayed this week?
Follow the announcements put out by the city for updates on trash pickup delays.
Did we miss anything?
Hope you were able to find everything you need for the Worcester trash pickup schedule. We strive to provide the most up to date information so please let us know if you need anything else.
